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A brutal ambush left Simon, 45, permanently brain damaged following an away game in Southend.

Simon's wife Nicole Dobbin told Cambridge News : "I'm totally and utterly overwhelmed by all the offers of help, I'm very excited that Simon will now have the space he deserves, since the court case it has been very difficult.

"But with the help of DIY SOS and the response from the community, it has been a massive pick me up for myself, Simon and our daughter Emily.

"We have also been offered suitable accommodation for us to stay in while the build takes place.

"The DIY SOS team have been in contact with us for sometime now, but due to the court case were unable to proceed until this was over.

"We now have something to look forward to, and are excited about Christmas in a new home, the changes that will be made to the house will improve not only Simon's life, but ours as a family."